Making new friends
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how I can make new friends safely.
Key learning points
- There are signs of healthy friendships.
- There are different ways to make new freinds.
- It can be unsafe to make new friends online.
Keywords
Friendship - a relationship between two or more people who care about and support each other
Online safety - being aware of the dangers or threats you could encounter when online
Communication - the exchange of words, either verbal or written, to express thoughts, feelings and ideas
Common misconception
I can only be friends with someone I see a lot.
You don't have to spend lots of time with people for them to be good friends.
Teacher tip
Adapt this lesson by adding in the details of all the clubs and activities at your school and in your local area.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What word helps people to communicate their needs, feelings and comfort levels?
Q2.Which words describe how you might feel in a healthy relationship?
Q3.Where can friendships take place?
Q4.Which of the following are ways that you can show respect to a friend?
Q5.Which of the following are features of a healthy friendship?
Q6.In which type of friendship might we feel disrespected?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The word for the exchange of words, either verbal or written, to express thoughts, feelings and ideas is ...
Q2.Which of the following statements is correct?
Q3.Fill in the missing word. You should expect healthy friendships to have lots of __________ behaviours.
Q4.Which of these are examples of places in which we can safely make new friends?
Q5.Complete the sentence. A relationship between two or more people who care about and support each other is known as a ...
Q6.How and where can we make new friends?
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